French President Emmanuel Macron suggested France raise its military spending from 2.1% to 5% if the U.S. decides to stop defending Europe.

While answering questions from Internet users on Thursday, Macron said he did not know “if 5% is the right figure for France, but in any case, we will have to go up,” Franceinfo reported.

Macron called on fellow European leaders to understand their responsibilities.

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